Other than the power supply, there are few surprises on offer, but that's not really the point. There's obvious benefit both to UA and to new buyers in having the Twin be closely aligned with the X-series interfaces, even if there aren't any major new features that would justify upgrading from the MkII. These enhancements make it a compelling option for professionals and users with larger studio setups who require greater connectivity and processing capabilities. Every Twin comes with the Realtime Analogue Classics plugin bundle. That includes most of the UAD stuff you’ll ever want to use, like the 1176, LA-2A, Pultec, Fairchild, 610-B, and more. Buying an Apollo interface is basically an investment in the UAD world; it’s a commitment that says you want to use those plugins in your recordings and mixes. Teletronix LA‑2A Classic Leveler Collection of three historic versions of the revered electro-optical tube processor On the other hand, the Apollo Twin X offers a larger chassis with enhanced cooling capabilities, allowing for extended sessions without compromising performance.

Jim and Bill Putnam realised early on that there would be a market for plug‑in emulations of vintage analogue outboard, and began recreating devices like the 1176 and LA‑2A for the Pro Tools TDM format. The next step was to develop their own DSP platform: a PCI card that repurposed a graphics chip to run audio DSP algorithms. This was superseded 10 years ago by a newer and more future‑proof product range employing Analog Devices’ SHARC DSP chips. Over the years, these UAD‑2 processors have been made available with PCI, FireWire, ExpressCard and USB connectivity, while the current range is dominated mainly by Thunderbolt devices.Apollo Twin X USB improves upon the original Apollo Twin’s gold-standard audio quality with completely redesigned A/D and D/A conversion, giving you increased dynamic range and ultra-low THD. This elite-class conversion gives you a spacious, organic sound that easily rivals dedicated high-end converters. If you're after Universal Audio quality with the ability to run their UAD plugins across a full mix, plus have option to add additional inputs when you need to, this is the interface for you Features We Love: UAD Plug-ins The Apollo Twin is equipped with Unison preamps, which emulate the characteristics of classic analog preamps, allowing users to achieve authentic vintage tones.

These premium Heritage Edition titles are in addition to Apollo Twin X's included "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle, giving you the most accurate library of classic analog emulations included with any professional audio interface. Two Unison Preamps — The Sound of Neve, Helios, API, Avalon & More The price difference can be attributed to the enhanced features, increased I/O options, and improved Apollo Twin X processing power. These enhancements result in more accurate and transparent audio reproduction, capturing the subtleties of the original sound source with precision. However, the Apollo Twin X may offer slightly improved latency performance due to its enhanced DSP capabilities. Software and Compatibility With thousands of hit songs and hundreds of Grammy-winning albums under their belt, Apollo Twin interfaces are used to create exceptional-sounding records every day. To improve upon the previous generation, UA engineers redesigned the Apollo Twin X's audio conversion to deliver a striking 127 dB dynamic range and -117 dB THD+N, giving it a spacious, organic sound that easily rivals dedicated high-end converters costing much more. LUNA Recording System — Deep Apollo Integration with a Fast, Natural WorkflowAlso includes “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more Audient iD4 : With its JFET input, high gain preamps that stay clean, and useful encoder dial, the Audient iD4 is a fantastic option for an audio interface. Apollo Twin X Heritage Edition has all the benefits of the acclaimed Apollo Twin X, including elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, DUO Core realtime UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps, and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes a step further, with a software suite of 5 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, featuring Collections from Teletronix,® Pultec,® and UA. These premium Heritage Edition titles are in addition to Apollo Twin X's included "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle, giving you the most accurate library of classic analogue emulations included with any professional audio interface. The Apollo Twin X Quad Heritage Edition features two high quality Unison preamps, a single guitar/bass DI, four line outputs and a headphone output. You can also add eight more inputs by connecting a channel strip via ADAT. The controls feel great too, with a precise gain/volume knob and features like monitor mute, mono, low-cut, phase inversion and more. This thing thrives at the heart of a recording setup!